Tšosane community up in arms
…questions government’s commitment to dumpsite rehabilitation Mathatisi Sebusi / Seithati Motšoeneng THE community of Ha Tšosane has lost faith in the government’s promise to rehabilitate a local...
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Mahlala forms new party
Mohloai Mpesi / Mohalenyane Phakela BUSINESSMAN Bothata Mahlala has confirmed he is in the process of forming a new political party after initially denying that he would...
Another failed coup “mastermind” jailed
Hopolang Mokhopi TABLES have turned on retired soldier, Colonel Thato Phaila, who has gone from being a Crown witness in high-profile cases against his former...
H.E. Emmanuel Hategeka, Rwanda’s High Commissioner to South Africa speaks on Women’s Day
Rwanda celebrating International Women’s Day under the theme – “Empowered Women, Stronger Nation” On this International Women’s Day, HE Emmanuel Hategeka, Rwanda’s High Commissioner to...
Lesotho Housing sued for M15m
Hopolang Mokhopi THE Lesotho Housing and Land Development Corporation (LHLDC) is facing a M15 million lawsuit for allegedly terminating its contract with Rendeals Four...
Police urge Dr Mofubelu’s sexual harassment victims to come forward
Moorosi Tsiane ALLEGATIONS of sexual harassment against medical practitioner, Hlalele Mofubelu, have prompted more women to come forward, sharing their harrowing experiences with the doctor. Dr Mofubelu...
Teacher who “stabbed” student to represent himself in court
Hopolang Mokhopi A PHUTHIATSANA High School teacher accused of stabbing his student in December last year has chosen to represent himself in his trial before...
LTDC drives tourism sensitization campaign
—Engages Butha-Buthe communities, schools Hopolang Mokhopi THE Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) recently organized a pivotal event in Butha-Buthe to sensitize primary schools and local...
Govt bids to enhance service delivery
Moroke Sekoboto The government has taken steps to enhance accountability and transparency in service delivery by introducing client service charters for civil servants. Speaking at...
Minister of Natural Resources’ Site Visit Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to the Lesotho Highlands Water Project
MOKHOTLONG – The Minister of Natural Resources, Hon Mohlomi Moleko, undertook a comprehensive oversight visit to key sites of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project...
A critical examination of the 2025/2026 Kingdom of Lesotho budget
Critical Analysis Theme and Strategic Direction The theme, “Building Strategies for Inclusive Growth,” demonstrates a commitment to economic expansion, job creation, and resilience against...
Moradi Crushers, Mpeke community forge a new relationship
Hopolang Mokhopi IN a remarkable turn of events, Moradi Crushers has taken significant steps to strengthen its relationship with the Ha Mpeke community by addressing...
Global warming reaches new heights
Seithati Motšoeneng THE world has officially recorded its warmest January ever, according to leading datasets from the Copernicus Climate Change Service and the United...
Hopolang Mokhopi THE Lesotho Housing and Land Development Corporation (LHLDC) is facing a M15 million lawsuit for allegedly terminating its contract with Rendeals Four...
Lesotho Housing sued for M15m
Hopolang Mokhopi THE Lesotho Housing and Land Development Corporation (LHLDC) is facing a M15 million lawsuit for allegedly terminating its contract with Rendeals Four Consulting...
Rwanda, the DRC, and the Weaponization of Aid: A Case of Western Double Standards
By Silence Charumbira For decades, Western aid has been portrayed as a benevolent force, a catalyst for humanitarian relief and economic development. Yet, recent events...
Braveleo Couture: A Disruptor in Menswear or an Emerging Vision Still in Refinement?
By Silence Charumbira In the evolving landscape of luxury fashion, Braveleo Couture positions itself as a challenger brand, attempting to dismantle the Eurocentric monopoly on...
Malnutrition exacting a heavy toll globally – King
Seithati Mots’oeneng KING Letsie III has warned that malnutrition exacts a steep social and economic toll across the globe, with African countries bearing the brunt...
BAoL marks first anniversary
Moroke Sekoboto THE Bangladeshi Association of Lesotho (BAoL) marked its first anniversary with a vibrant and culturally rich celebration, reflecting on its achievements while setting...
Letsoepa, Lekhooa return
—but the two dangerous criminals have not yet been arrested Mohloai Mpesi / Mohalenyane Phakela TWO fugitive former heads of security agencies, who ran away to South Africa...
Prominent doctor accused of preying on female clients
Moorosi Tsiane MEDICAL doctors’ consultation rooms are supposed to be safe spaces for their patients, where the sterile walls and medical charts symbolise professionalism. However,...
Initiation school operators charged with murder
Hopolang Mokhopi THREE initiation school operators have been charged with the murder of an initiate, Matela Matekane, who was allegedly tortured to death. The accused—Tšolo...
Rwandan parliamentary resolution on the eastern DRC crisis: A pragmatic plea for security and stability
Silence Charumbira Rwandan lawmakers this week adopted a sweeping resolution in response to the protracted insecurity in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and...
USAID freeze a wakeup call for gvt to take responsibility for the health of citizens
Mathatisi Sebusi THE recent suspension of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), a critical cog in development aid efforts in poor countries,...
Thaba-Tseka man convicted of killing 3-year-old son
Moorosi Tsiane A 41-YEAR-OLD man from Thaba-Tseka has been found guilty of murder after fatally stabbing his 3-year-old son 21 times with a knife on...
Prosecutors want out of treason case
Moorosi Tsiane THE treason and murder trial of former army commander Tlali Kamoli, alongside politicians Mothetjoa Metsing and Selibe Mochoboroane, resumed yesterday amid threats...
Cannabis a key driver for economic growth
Moroke Sekoboto MEDICAL cannabis holds significant potential to drive job creation and economic growth, presenting both immediate and long-term opportunities for Basotho. This according...
Lesotho prepares for Osaka Expo 2025
Hopolang Mokhopi LESOTHO is gearing up to participate in the upcoming Osaka Expo 2025 in Kansai, Japan, where it intends to create new opportunities for...
RSL bids to harmonise trade treaties
Moroke Sekoboto REVENUE Services Lesotho (RSL) has once again engaged the business community to explore key aspects of global trade and taxation that significantly impact...
Basotho requested to identify dead miners
Mathatisi Sebusi THE South African Police Service (SAPS) is struggling to identify 79 of the 88 bodies of illegal miners retrieved from the Stilfontein mine...